The Voice of the Child

‘Children should have a voice and be listened to’

If you are a child or young person from Solihull reading this and would like to share your views and opinions about safeguarding with the Local Children Safeguarding Partnership, please email lscptrain@solihull.gov.uk with the subject 'my views.' Please do not use this email if you need to access help and support.

The meaningful involvement of children and young people in decision making, evaluation, planning and delivery leads to services that are effective in meeting their needs. The following documents may assist professionals and agencies in ensuring the safe, sound and sustainable participation of children and young people in the services they take part in.

Let’s Listen – This resource is designed to support all those working with, and for, young children aged from birth to five in developing a listening culture within their services. It is a profiling and planning resource which can be used to record, evidence and plan for listening to young children.